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Summary: Jamie Anderson wanted to be like every other girl her age, but coming from a rich family and being the heir to a billion dollar company she couldn't get a break. Now three years later, after leaving everything she loved behind she's back and this time in Japan! Only time will tell what will happen when she unites with Seiguku, Hyotei, Rikkai, and a certain Prince of Tennis.
::::He's My Prince of Tennis:::;
Chapter four: The unexpected.
and the land that surround it must have been at least ten acres seemed like forever but, in reality it only taken us about a hour and some odd minutes to reach our destination, a Chateau owned by Keigo's parents. It was like another other Chateau, in words it looked somewhat like a castle but with a English feeling to it. The Manor was beauty the brickwork and the dramatic front elevation seemed like a attribute to Thomas Archer.
There was parkland to the front and a garden to the rear with wide lawn, mature shrub borders an orchard for wild flowers and a walled garden. The inside was white marble from the floor to the high ceilings and there was Art work and expensive furniture spread throughout the minor. It was bit different than the normal mansion the Atobe's lived in but, that was to be expected since this Chateau was only used for party events and summer vacations. That's why, when Auntie asked us to meet her here from lunch; I was shocked to say the least. She had to be up to something I thought as Keigo and I made our way to the garden were Auntie instructed us to go when we arrived. And whatever she had planned I had a feeling I was going to like it one bit. "Anderson snap out of it" Keigo called nudging me as he tried to snap me out of my deep thoughts.
"Cut it out will you" I snapped glaring at the older teen.
"What's your problem?" he asked raising a brow with a smug look on his face that made me just want to smack him.
I couldn't help but to glare, as I turned to answer "aren't you just a bit concerned why Auntie asked us to meet her here instead, of the main minor?" I questioned with distress.
Keigo being that prat that he is didn't answer right away instead; he chuckled his shoulders moved slightly as he did. "Are you just wondering this now?" he asked in returned somewhat amused by my questioning.
"Oh shut up, and answer the question idiot" I huffed embarrassed as I felt blood
"Yes, well I've been wondering the same thing myself since last night" he admitted brushing his lean fingers roughly through his hair. "Though I came to the conclusion that my dear mother is up to something" he sighed looking a bit annoyed.
"If you thought the same then, why the hell did you laugh at me!" I inquired clearly annoyed by the older teen's actions.
He smirk before answering "it brings me much joy to see you irritated" he laughed. Turning I glared up at the teen. "The feelings mutual" I mumbled loud enough to hear as we arrived at garden. If Auntie was really planning something then, it wouldn't take long for us to find out as she came into a sight. "Keigo, Jamie" she called rushing over with her white sun dress and her long black hair blowing behind her.
"Mother" Keigo greeted with an embrace.
Keigo's mother was considered one of the most beautiful people that ran in our circle (rich circle) with looks that made her resemble someone in their early thirties. She was also known to throw incredible parties and noteworthy manners that made all the older wives jealous.
"How did your match go dear?" she asked with a bright smile.
Keigo smirked "very well, we won like always" he answered proudly.
"Of course you're an Atobe" she chuckled "we always win" she added with a smirk as she pulled away from her son and turned her attention onto myself "Jamie dear did you enjoy yourself?"
With a quick nod I answered "Yes but, I could have been better without this heat"
She laughed waving a hand in the air "ah yes well, it is Japan" she chuckled
"Mother" Keigo tried butted in.
"Keigo dear, why don't you go change out of your uniform and into more comfortable clothing" she spoke completely ignoring the fact that her son was trying to put a word in.
"But mother, I didn't bring anything to change-
"Oh no worries sweetie, I brought a change of clothes for you" she stated. "There in the 3rd wing guest room" she added afterwards as she practically pushed her son back into the hallway but, not before Keigo shot me a look that clearly stated "keep your guard up" while he was gone. And I would.
It didn't take along before Auntie had me sitting with her talking about school and my social life."I heard from Jimmy that you're on the top of your class" she reviled taking another sip from her imported tea cup.
I nodded in responds; as I began to wonder what was taking that idiot so long. It doesn't take twenty five minutes to change into a different outfit.
"Are you and that William boy still dating?" she asked with a knowing smile. I almost choked on my tea as there was no way she should knew about my dating life! "No, we deiced being just friends would be better for us" I answered frowning. "How did you about us anyway? I asked raising a brow. It was too weird. How did she know when I didn't even tell my friends let alone my father or grandfather about him?
She chuckled before answering "I'm friends with his family dear"
Right, I forget Keigo's family lived in England for a short time,
Of course they knew the Johnsons. "Though I'm not surprised that you two broke up, after all the Johnsons are known to be a little too much"
"What's that suppose to mean?"I harshly asked glaring at the older women.
Auntie Giggled "come on dear you know what I mean" she told me batting her eyelashes
"No actually I don't" I hissed annoyed "William and His family, are very kind people." I told her annoyed that she would bring up such a thing.
"Calm down dear" she huffed "All I meant was that the Johnsons can be a little pushing and overwhelming at social events" she spoke calmly grabbing a cookie from the many goodies that were placed out on the French table.
"Auntie if that's what you have against them then I wonder what you think of me?" I spoke up. "After all I'm pushy myself and I don't always attend social events myself" I reminded her.
She shook her head "you are different my dear" she told me
"Yea how's that?" I questioned raising a brow. "I'm no different than the rest of the heirs my age" I tiffed out.
"But that's where you're wrong" She went to corrected me. "You're the heir of Anderson Enterprise!" she exclaimed "You don't need to attend every social gathering" she waved her hand stopping me from interrupting her. "Child you're always busy attending to your company. Constantly working yourself to the limit, so yes you are different then all the other heirs." she claimed trying to make me see her line of reasoning.
"Auntie I really don't want to bicker with you but, you're making me out to be more then I am" I muttered brushing my hair away from my face. "Like a Princess waiting for her Prince"
"What, no Knight in shining armor?" Keigo's voice boomed in, and how thankful that he finally returned.
"Ah Keigo about time you returned" auntie spoke regaining her composure as Keigo sat alongside me.
"Yes well, it seemed that someone moved my clothing to another room" he answered annoyed as he reached to pour himself a cup of hot tea. "I wonder who would do that."
"Yes, and I myself wonder to" Auntie mumbled taking another sip from her tea. Yea, right she probably gave Keigo the wrong information so that she could get her claws into me.
"So what were you to talking about?" he questioned giving me a look of concern. I shook my head. I wouldn't let her get to me anymore then she already has.
"Jamie and I were talking about how special she is" she told him
"Is that right?" he chuckled "And that involves a princess and a prince?"
"Your mother thinks that since I'm the heir of Anderson enterprise that I'm better than the rest; so basically she saying that I deserve the best" I explained grabbing a cookie as I did so.
"And let me guess you think otherwise?"
"That's right" I nodded "I'm like any other heir my age" I told him. Keigo laughed. "What you agree with Auntie?"
"You may think that the things you do are normal Jay, but you're far from it" he responded.
"Ok maybe I'm not like all the other heirs my age but I don't think I'm above them and as for who I date I don't think it's any of your business" I spat annoyed at the older women.
"Mother is there something to want to tell me?" Keigo questioned his mother as the pieces started to fall into place. He knew something more then what I said happened.
"I believe I upset Jamie here by, saying that the William Johnson boy was below her" she explained
"You liked Johnson?" Keigo inquired raising a brow.
"We dated at one time, but were friends now" I told him sighing, God how did it turn out like this I questioned myself.
"Hmm He's a bit annoying but, he does come from a good family" he mumbled glancing over at his mother. "I see no problem with her choice" he answered with quick proving nod.
"Thank you" I huffed throwing myself aback against the chair.
"But Keigo don't you think Jamie would be suited for someone better!" she asked her son.
I didn't give Keego a chance to answer instead I butted in quickly with my own remark. "Like who Auntie, Perhaps Keigo? Is that what you're getting to?" I bit back glaring.
"My Keigo would certainly be a better match then that Johnson boy" she huffed crossing her arms in a not so lady like manner.
"Auntie you're being delusional you're already aware that keigo and I have no
Romantic feelings for one another" I indignantly told her. "Stop trying to push us together!" I snapped getting tired of this act already.
"You're too young to understand!" she argued as she made her way to the door.
"Mother, where are you going?" Keigo hollered after her as she turned to leave.
"Shopping!" she snapped as she left in a huff and slamming the door behind her.
Sighing I turned to Atobe "Why is she so hell bent on us being together" I asked tiredly.
"I don't know" he mumbled "probably a visionary of hers" he guessed but I had a feeling it was more than that, but I didn't dare on pushing for a better answer as we turned to leave as well.
Chapter five: Why?
After, auntie's out burst Keigo and I found ourselves back at the main estate hiding in our rooms for most of the night. So when dinner came around we settled for eating out on the balcony attached to my room where we could relax and talk in pace without any tension running thickly through out dinner.
"On a scale of 1 to 10, how mad do you think your mother is? I questioned keigo as we dazed up at the night sky admiring the stars and the bright full moon.
He chuckled taking a sip of wine " about an eight" he answered. "she'll get over it shortly" he told me as he lend back into the wicker chair.
Sighing, I turned back up at the night sky "did you know that Seiguku and Rikkai were coming today?" I inquired
"I admit that I did call Sanada but, I had nothing to do with Seiguku showing" he huffed taking another quick sip from his wine.
"I figured you called Sanada" I admitted with a nod "but damn I seriously wasn't expecting to run into Seiguku so soon and especially him" I mumbled as I swigged down some wine.
"Echizen will pay for what he did to you" he told me as anger shot briefly through his eyes. "I'll make sure of it"
"Listen, what happened wasn't just Echizen fault" I reminded him. "But my beloved grandfathers as well"
"but he-
"Keigo stop!" I hissed glaring " I really don't want to talk about him or what happened." I sighed running my fingers through my hair. "so please let just drop it, I've moved on and so has he"
"fine, but just don't forget what happened ok" he stated glancing back up at the sky.
"yea I know"
…::::Meanwhile:::..
"Ryoma-kun your home" a cheery voice called as Seiguku's freshmen walked into the kitchen carrying his tennis bag over his shoulder. "How'd your match go?"
"we won" he answered popping open a can of his favorite grape soda.
"I knew you would!" she smiled fixing the younger boy a plate to eat.
"Brat your home!" Shouted an all to drunk Nanjiro Echizen as he came bursting through the kitchen
"what do you want old man?" the younger Echizen asked as he continued to eat his dinner.
" did you hear were getting new neighbor? He giggled
"Nanjiro-san your drunk!" Nanako shouted stealing the can of beer from the older male.
…::::Atobe Estate::::…
"what's wrong?" Keigo asked as I stared down at my blackberry.
I plopped down on my bed "my father e-mailed me" I answered with a shrug. " he wants me to head down to the inn tomorrow to meet with the contactor" I explained as I glanced over the e-mail once more.
"Looks like uncle wants to keep you busy" he chuckled with cocky smirk plastered on his lips.
"well of course this is my father were talking about" I agreed as I glanced down to the clock on my cell it read 6:30pm. "I better take a shower then head off to bed if I want to wake up early tomorrow" I sighed.
"well I'll leave you two it then" Keigo mumbled as he headed back to his room but not before wishing me a goodnight.
Two hours later I laid wide awake in bed thinking about everything that happened earlier today. Why, did I have to run into Seiguku so early in my return to Japan? Why, did Ryoma ask to play a match against me? Why did I agree? And why did I feel that something bad was going to happen and soon at that I finally fell asleep with one word running through my mind.
Why?
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